T H E I M PAC T O F I M AG E S

WORKING WITH IMAGES IN WEB DESIGN

MODULE OVERVIEW

• In this module, we will cover:1. Images and their message2. How images impact the audience

MODULE OVERVIEW

• In this module, we will use a blog to:• Write reflections to questions• Sketch ideas• Share with peers

• Blogs will be enabled on the web site when needed

IMPACT OF IMAGESWORKING WITH IMAGES FOR WEB DESIGN

LESSON OVERVIEW

• In this lesson, we will:• Explore the guiding questions and share our thoughts

with a partner.

GUIDING QUESTIONS

1. How do images in your environment affect you? 2. What effect do you see imagery placing on

children, peers, and adults? 3. Why do we use images on Web pages? 4. What makes a successful image?

WEB SITES

• What is an image• http://www.webster-dictionary.org/definition/image

• Visual Literacy• http://k-8visual.info/

• Presenting Effective Web Graphics: • http://docs.rinet.ru/WebGraphics/ch6.htm

1ST BLOG ENTRY

• In your blog, add an “image” section.1. Find 6 images from various sources (billboards, stores,

magazines, books, Web, packaging, movies, etc.)2. Describe each image (provide a link if found online)3. Under each image, cite where it was found. 4. Under each image, describe the message and explain

whether or not it is successful.

LESSON REVIEW

• During this lesson we discussed imagery in our society and the importance of visual literacy. • Visual Literacy: The ability to read and create meaning

from images.• Image: A two-dimensional representation of someone or

something, such as a drawing or photograph.

T H I S I S P A R T O F A N A D V E R T I S E M E N T F O R T H E T O U R I S T I N D U S T R Y O F A F R I C A . T H E P H O T O I S E N T I C I N G , S O I T H I N K T H I S I S S U C C E S S F U L .

ON A TELEVISION COMMERCIAL

ASSESSMENT

• Answer the following questions in the Discussion Forum 1. How do images influence people?2. True or False: An arrow pointing to the east in a logo

could mean movement.3. How are images used on the Web? Why are they so

important?4. Check out your environment; where do you see

images?1. Make a list of images and how they influence you.2. What makes them successful? Text, images, color?